Solo Travel Confessions: What It's Really Like

Jeanette, Evette and Tina react to election week, then get into what high gas and grocery prices mean for travel. Their verdict: the trips aren’t stopping. They share how they find cheap fares, why deals to Vegas are popping up, and free holiday outings for families on a budget. Find more of their trips at ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com. #ShelettaMakesMeLaugh #JETSettingDivas #BudgetTravel #TravelDeals #TravelTips #BlackWomenTravel #Vegas #HolidayTravel #TravelOnABudget #GirlsTrip

Everybody’s talking about leaving the U.S. Jeanette, Evette and Tina get into why so many Black women and millennial couples are moving overseas, why Portugal keeps coming up, and what you need to research before you buy that one-way ticket. Then the conversation turns personal: caring for aging moms, Walmart runs versus Dillard’s trips, and why grandma won’t use a cane. Plus, the ladies share their favorite discount store beauty finds and the rice water skincare products they swear by. For more on their excursions, log on to ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com. Hashtags: #JETSettingDivas #MovingAbroad #ExpatLife #BlackWomenTravel #Portugal #AgingParents #DollarTreeFinds #RiceWater #TravelPodcast #ShelettaMakesMeLaugh

Not every trip is a getaway. Sometimes you have to travel because of a loss in the family. Jeanette, Evette, and Tina start with Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Jeanette’s tribute outfit (her father’s bow tie and hat). Then they get real about trips nobody plans for: family losses in Atlanta, Houston, and Beaumont, what it costs to bring a loved one home, and the funeral home fees that catch families off guard. They break down bereavement fares, basic economy tickets, travel insurance, buddy passes, and flying standby, plus why carpooling, taking the train, or setting up a GoFundMe can help the whole family get there. For more on their excursions, log on to ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com. #JETSettingDivas #TravelTips #BereavementTravel #FamilyTravel #TravelInsurance #BudgetTravel #BreastCancerAwareness #BlackWomenTravel #TravelPodcast #ShelettaMakesMeLaugh

Jeanette, Evette and Tina have some airplane stories you won’t believe. The divas react to the latest viral in-flight incidents, including what happens when you’re stuck in a window seat next to someone behaving badly, and what the protocol really is. Evette weighs in as a former flight attendant. They also talk about unaccompanied minors flying alone, how clean planes really are between flights, and why so many people don’t speak up anymore. Then it’s on to the good stuff: their latest Dallas finds. That means the happy hour at Valour in Victory Park, the old Hollywood movie themed Juliet (get the Brussels sprouts), Man Turkey and Soufflé. #JETSettingDivas #TravelPodcast #AirplaneStories #FlightAttendantLife #DallasEats #DallasHappyHour #VictoryPark #DallasFoodie #GirlsTrip #ShelettaMakesMeLaugh

High gas prices and pricey flights have the JET Setting Divas staying closer to home, and Dallas has plenty to explore. Jeanette, Evette and Tina talk road trip ideas, restaurants that close and rebrand under new names, and the wave of new upscale spots opening in Uptown. They share their favorite happy hours, from Lazy Dog’s reverse happy hour to J. Alexander’s, and the hunt for a true “Cheers” where everybody knows your name. Plus, one diva laces up roller skates for the first time in ten years with a 50+ group, and the fear of falling is real.

No passport needed this week. Jeanette, Evette and Tina stay close to home in Dallas, and the fun doesn't slow down one bit. First up, Minnesota's own Stokley takes the stage at Stonewater. He runs through his new music and the Mint Condition classics, and he keeps up with dancers half his age. The divas share their favorite parts of the venue, the rainy night that almost happened, and how hot it still is in North Texas this late in the year. Then Evette takes a party bus full of September and October birthday girls to Saddlerock Vineyards & Safari, a vineyard near Weatherford where you can go on a real safari. Safari dress code, treats, gifts, and wine from Tina's Traveling Vineyard: the ladies understood the assignment. Check out the photos on their Facebook and Instagram. #JETSettingDivas #Stokley #DallasTexas #TexasTravel #SaddlerockVineyards #GirlsTrip #ShelettaMakesMeLaugh

Jeanette, Evette and Tina sit down with Dr. Christina Afia Harris, a Black Studies PhD turned digital creator who shares Black-owned food, fun, fashion and travel with her followers. Dr. Afia talks about the Bent Wine Polo Classic, how Virgin Voyages stacks up against Norwegian Cruise Line, and why the Philly Black Wine Fest should be on your calendar next year. She also shares how she shoots her own content, and why Ghana and Haiti are her two favorite destinations out of the 45 countries she's visited. It's travel, wine and purpose, all in one episode. Connect with Dr. Afia: Website: https://www.drafiaabroad.com Instagram: @dr.afia_abroad https://instagram.com/dr.afia_abroad Mentioned in this episode: Bent Wine Co.: https://bentwineco.com Philly Black Wine Fest: https://phillyblackwinefest.com Subscribe for weekly travel talk, real conversation and the best events worth booking a flight for. #JETSettingDivas #DrAfia #BlackTravel #BlackOwned #PhillyBlackWineFest #TravelPodcast #ShelettaMakesMeLaugh

Tina, Evette, and Jeanette relive their front-row night at the Chris Brown and Usher concert in Dallas: the pyrotechnics, the outfit planning, the surprise congressional key to the city, and why they're calling it one for the records. #JetSettingDivas #ChrisBrown #Usher #ConcertRecap #TravelDivas

Would you take a vacation completely alone? Evette just did, and the JET Setting Divas are unpacking what it was really like. Tina, Evette, and Jeanette talk through Evette's solo cruise out of Miami, why she finally took the leap after watching other women do it for years, and what it taught her about traveling without a group for the first time. Plus, they catch up on Jill Scott's postponed Houston and Dallas tour dates, and the eternal question: do you wear the same outfit to the rescheduled show, or start over? This isn't just a trip recap; it's a real conversation about doing something for yourself, even when it feels unfamiliar. Like, share, and follow along with the divas' next adventure. #JETSettingDivas #SoloTravel #BlackWomenTravel #TravelDivas #WomenWhoTravel #CruiseLife #JillScott

The JET Setting Divas hit the Minnesota State Fair for the first time, and they came hungry. Tina, Evette, and Jeanette walk you through everything: Sweet Martha's Cookies (and meeting Sweet Martha herself), wine and savory crepes, gyros, Pronto Pups, roasted corn on the cob, Jive Turkey BBQ, and even a ride down the giant slide. They also break down what you need to know before you go: parking costs, the best time to arrive, and why early morning beats the afternoon crowds every time. Plus, they set up their next challenge: comparing the Minnesota State Fair to the Texas State Fair, coming to you soon. Like, share, and follow along with the divas' fair adventures on social media. #JETSettingDivas #MinnesotaStateFair #GetTheeToAGreatFair #FairFood #StateFairFood #TravelDivas